There's an easy way to do this but let me get this right before I say anything - the nut is still on the seat post and you need to get it off, or you need to get the nut out of the knob?

Hey Tom,

It's not a nut, it's actually a threaded collar/sleeve...with limited access getting to it, removal is not easy. Need to remove this collar/sleeve from the seat post/bolt. Want to be able to remove seat. I then will order new Threaded Seat Knobs for future use.

How tight are you cranking down the seat retainers? I think you would probably do will with just finger tight. I never crank my down too hard.

I too just make them finger tight...but fished a tournament yesterday and the knob loosened as there was some play in the seat. So I cranked down some while on the move.

Usually on the water for at least 8 hours at a time and from day one, the seat knobs loosen after awhile. Not a major issue...just an observation.

Hope you gents are having fun on your Hobie PA's!

Good solution! I'm glad you were able to fix the problem!

I do love my PA, but I got caught out in a fast moving storm with lots of wind about a week ago. I had to paddle my PA for a long stetch that was too shallow and grassy to pedal. The wind was so strong it pinned me up against the side of the creek -- the PA grabs a lot of air from the side! I was afraid a tree might fall on me. Luckily, we got out with everything intact.

_________________The gods do not subtract from the alloted span of men's lives the hours spent fishing.

I do love my PA, but I got caught out in a fast moving storm with lots of wind about a week ago. I had to paddle my PA for a long stetch that was too shallow and grassy to pedal. The wind was so strong it pinned me up against the side of the creek -- the PA grabs a lot of air from the side! I was afraid a tree might fall on me. Luckily, we got out with everything intact.

TDK...glad you made it home safe and sound. Although the PA handles all kinds on water/weather...mother nature can really throw us a curve every now and then...she likes to test our resolve for sure.